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Let me preface my response with a little something:
I am 20-something and living at home with my parents. I have lived on my own, and enjoyed it. But that was in one of the cheapest states in the US. Moving back to California, it has been impossible to find a job that will allow me to move away from home while making necessary bills. Things have drastically improved since I first moved back in with the folks, but I sam still MISERABLE with the situation.
Now, knowing my bias, here's my advice:
Live at home for 1 YEAR. No more. Do not draw it out. Have a set plan, goals, and personal savings accounts designated for the purpose of saving that $600/month. If that one year is over and BOTH of you are happy with staying at home another year, great.
Chances are, she is going to be unhappy living at home and will need a definite plan in place. She will need to know that living at home is part of the plan, and it IS NOT FOREVER.
be 140% certain that she is going to be happy living with her family. If 6 months pass and things are not liveable for either of you in the home environment, take what you have saved and move to the city.
Good luck with it!
With gas prices this high, living in the city in the cheapest place you can find might just be cheaper than driving in for work and auditions. Keep this in mind. Keep your eyes open for good deals.
It is no fun living at home after you have lived on your own. Still, 10 minutes away from one another is not a bad deal. It will allow you to spend more time with one another without becoming overwhelmed. As soon as possible, get her out of her parents' place. Allow her to feel like the adult she is.
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